Jordan in August

August is Jordan's weakest month (rank 12 of 12): its 7 destinations average 74/100, led by Dead Sea at 86 — 41°C and 0 rainy days — while Petra is cooler at 33°C and scores 81.

#12 of 12 months for Jordan · 7 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

🇯🇴 Jordan, month by month

74/100 in August
  1. 80Jan
  2. 84Feb
  3. 89Mar
  4. 93Apr
  5. 88May
  6. 81Jun
  7. 75Jul
  8. 74Aug
  9. 83Sep
  10. 91Oct
  11. 91Nov
  12. 82Dec

Where in Jordan in August

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1Dead SeaBeach41°C0 mm · 0 days86 tier A—
2AqabaBeach41°C0 mm · 0 days82 tier A—
3MadabaCity34°C0 mm · 0 days82 tier A—
4PetraCity33°C1 mm · 1 day81 tier A—
5AmmanCity34°C1 mm · 0 days77 tier B—
6JerashCity36°C1 mm · 0 days65 tier C—
7Wadi RumTrekking hub35°C1 mm · 1 day48 tier F—

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means August is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

What's on in Jordan in August

  • Petra Desert Marathon · Petra · 28 Aug – 12 Sep (usually)
  • Jerash Festival · Amman and 1 more place · 20 Jul – 5 Aug (usually)
  • Amman International Film Festival · Amman · 20 Jul – 10 Aug (usually)

Better months for Jordan

April · 93/100October · 91/100November · 91/100
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